Here's how Honda FAILED the VFR800

VFR owners have wanted more power for years. Give us a 1000cc v4, drop some weight, give it newest tech and call it the day. I do miss my 6th gen. great bike with no problems. Honda… Give us a better one. oh, and the VFR1200 was not it. what a pig.

Why the last gen VFR800 doesn't sell? They look and sound like SHIT. Honda had everything to make something like the Aprilia Tuono V4, but they fucked up. They also fucked up with the VFR1200.

I agree, only problem is the petrol engines days are coming to an end, glad l was born and rode bikes in the era l did, humanity is fucked.

Reliability of an Honda
The sound of an Aprilia
The looks of a Ducati
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And the exhaust of a Kym scooter

Hi there, Hero!
You pretty much hit the nail in the head with your review. I think there is room for two VFR, a 750/800cc and a 1000/1200cc, as long as Honda manages to impart more technology and power to the bike while shedding some (a lot…) of weight. No VTec, please, and bring back the gear driven cams.
Smart suspensions, drive modes, cornering ABS, connectivity technology, cruise control, heated grips… If it was designed to compete against the BMW, those things were/are a must. Honda let the ball drop, for sure.
Anyway, thanks for another great video!

30 seconds in and I can tell you why it failed. Despite the shiny new bodywork it was still a 20 year old bike underneath at a $15,000 price tag. You could buy an Aprilia Tuono V4 with way more power, much better suspension, brakes and handling for the same price.
My first bike was an 86 Interceptor I picked up in 1998. Currently have two Tuonos. An 03 Vtwin I bought fresh out of the crate and a 2012 V4 bought used in 2017.
Though if I had the spare cash and could find one for sale I'd take a pre Vtech VFR 800 with the gear driven cams in a heartbeat. But those that have them are reluctant to part with them.

This is what i class as a Honda everything bike. Its not the fastest its not the best handling nor good looking. But as with all Hondas you get the best build quality that is 2nd to 0. You buy this bike for durability jack of trades it is the f16 of the bike world. If was going a long way round touring holiday again i would be on the VFR.

I agree with all of it, except VTEC, it adds so much character to the bike, under 7k it's docile, noob friendly tourer, over 7k it's decent animal, but true, the HP is not enough, give new gen the 1200 engine and try to keep the weight around 500lbs, that would be something

Yesterday I think I saw a VFR near the the main road because I couldn't recognize the bike any regular bike I knew that I see normally but the headlight and side farring looks same

Wonder how hard it would be to swap a 2014 cbr1000rr swingarm for a VFR single sided swingarm 🤔

So Honda is not selling a single V4 motorcycle anymore. Interceptor, VFR1200, 1200X, and ST-1100 all gone. What a shame. They are known for the V4, a part of their history, and now you see multiple manufacturers going to V4 for their high end bikes. I am a Honda fanboy, but I do not know what honda is thinking. They keep trying all these goofy strange models and pay no attention to performance models. The must have spent a fortune developing the VFR1200 engine, and they ended up barely selling any. VFR-1200 had a good engine going for it and good handling but completely missed the mark with features and to some styling. The 1200X was just a goofy attempt at and adventure bike. And now you pay $28,000 for the fireblade which has an inline 4, sorry Honda, if you are going to make a bike that price I want something more exotic than an inline 4. Hey Honda, how about you update the V4 1200 and use it in a fully modern Interceptor sports tourer, single sided swing arm, figure out some styling, 180 hp, every rider aid and bell and whistle. Then use the motor to build a 180 hp super naked to compete with super duke, Tuono etc. Then use the motor again on a range topping adventure bike to compete with KTM 1290 and BMW GS, not a half hearted attempt. It just makes me sad to see the Japanese brands get their lunch eaten by the Europeans. If they can afford to develope and sell wild cool bikes why cant a company as large as Honda?

This bike needs to gain 20 horsepower and lose 10 kgs. Another problem is the fact that the previous generation models are so good and the new models so costly that nearly everyone who wants a VFR, either already has a VFR or can't afford one. Other than that we're good. But it has to be said that in Europe the VFR is still the class standard bearer mainly because it's easier to own and look at than it's competitors.

I own a 2007 VFR800. What would I change?? People moan about the Vtec and I don't know why. Granted the early modles were violent around 7000rpm but they kind of fixed that. Once you do the air box mod it is fine. I have tried to sell my bike for about 4 years now. Start of every year I have thought Id change, but I never do because its perfect. Amazing engine, sweet sounding delkavic cans, looks amazing. Rides like a dream. So, long and short of it, what would I change??? Switch it back to the 6th gen!!

Pretty much what the faithful have been clamoring for for decades now. Really makes me wonder if their product planning team ever actually looks at the VFR forums and discussion boards because it's been quite clear-cut:
Bring back the gear-driven cams, up the displacement for more power/torque, retain the styling, single-sided swingarm, V4 format, fuel tank size/range, and if possible lose some weight. Even if it cost more, enthusiasts would be salivating for it and put down the money I think.

they still make the VFR just not for the US market